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German independent heavy metal and hard rock record label active from 2005 to 2009.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

Dockyard 1 was a German independent record label specializing in hard rock and heavy metal. Founded in 2005 by Piet Sielck, singer and guitarist of the band Iron Savior, together with Christine Stephan and Dirk Putzke, two former employees of Noise Records (a sub-label of Sanctuary Records), the label was based in Hamburg, Germany. During its four years of operation, Dockyard 1 signed acts such as Dreamland, Stormwarrior, Virgin Steele, and Waltari. The label ceased operations in mid-2009 but briefly returned under the name Dockyard 2. Its catalog and legacy remain part of the European power and traditional metal scene.

History

Dockyard 1 was founded in Germany in 2005 by Piet Sielck, singer and guitarist of Iron Savior, along with Christine Stephan and Dirk Putzke, both former employees of Noise Records, a sub-label of Sanctuary Records. The label was headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, from 2005 to 2009. Over its four-year existence, it signed bands including Dreamland, Stormwarrior, Virgin Steele, and Waltari (2005). The label closed in mid-2009. It briefly returned under the name Dockyard 2.

  • 2009

    Dockyard 1 closes in mid-2009.

  • 2009

    Label briefly returns as Dockyard 2.

  • 2005

    Dockyard 1 founded in Germany by Piet Sielck, Christine Stephan, and Dirk Putzke.

  • 2005

    Label signs bands including Dreamland, Stormwarrior, Virgin Steele, and Waltari.

Products and positioning

Independent label for hard rock and heavy metal artists.

Product categories. Heavy metal albums · Hard rock albums

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